What Are the Most Common Types of Daisies in the World?

by Robert Canning on July 07, 2022

Daisies are not only lovely flowers to look at. They are also considered one of the most cheerful flowers on the planet, making gardeners cultivate them in many flowerbeds. Although they are far from flowers bearing an exotic look, they are elegant and exuding simplicity. However, daisies are flowers with many individual species, and here are some of the most common types.

1. Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera Daisy is the most popular daisy variety with a unique flower shape and beautiful colours. They come from the Gerbera daisy species belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster family) plants. A large and flat centre disk typically characterises the flower with five petals called ray florets (named after ray in Greek, meaning ‘ray’).

Gerbera Daisy species come in various colours and colour combinations, making them a great addition to most home flower beds. They are tolerant to drought and heat, making them grow well in tropical and sub-tropical climates. They are also known as African Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy and Gerbera, from the Latin name Gerbera. They are grown mainly for their exotic flower shape and beautiful colours.

2. Painted Daisies

Painted Daisy is a wildflower species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Central Asia but was introduced to Sweden in 1940. Today, the plant is commonly grown throughout the Northern Hemisphere, from China to Europe. It is so popular that over 350 cultivars of this beautiful flower exist.

Painted Daisy is prevalent in garden cultivation for their beautiful flower shape and colour. Gardeners can produce the flower in various colours unavailable in other daisy species. The flowers are also very popular with children because of their bright colours.

3. Purple Coneflower

Purple Coneflower is also known as Purple Echinacea, Purple Rudbeckia and Black-eyed Susan. It is a species of the genus Rudbeckia belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America. Its common name refers to its resemblance to the unrelated Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and Coneflower (Echinacea species).

Purple Coneflower is a perennial wildflower with a height between 30 to 60 centimetres. It has five-petaled flowers that may be either purple or pink. The flower shape is typically lanceolate, with a long tube and two or three broad, toothed lobes in the lower half. The plant has alternate leaves with serrated margins.

4. Tasso Pink Daisies

Tasso Pink Daisies are wildflowers that belong to the Asteraceae family. They are native to the central and eastern Mediterranean areas, predominantly in the Caucasus. The flower is also a popular cultivated flower species in Sweden, especially in the gardens of the Dalarna and Värmland provinces.

Tasso Pink Daisies are a type of wildflower that blooms in pink and white colours in summer. The flowers are typically wavy and have petals resembling satin ribbons. The flowers are widely used in home gardens and landscaping, mainly because it is one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers.

5. African Daisies

African Daisy is a wildflower species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Australia, where it is the most common wild daisy species. The name “African Daisy” refers to its resemblance to the closely related North American species known as the Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and not Africa.

African Daisy is an annual wildflower with a height between 20 to 40 centimetres. It has two to four yellow or orange ray florets individually 2 to 4 centimetres long. The flower is typically lanceolate, with a long tube and two or three broad, toothed lobes in the lower half. The plant has alternate leaves with serrated margins.

Conclusion

Daisy is a beautiful flower species loved by many. They are easy to grow and add a colourful look to any landscape. Daisies are typically planted in wildflower gardens for their exciting form but are also cultivated as cut flowers. Despite their simple flower shape and colour, daisies are still one of the most beautiful flowers to look at. Therefore, always remember to plant daisies in your back garden.

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